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Red, white and zoo: Free admission for members of the military and up to three direct dependents, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. today through Monday at Lowry Park Zoo, 1101 W Sligh Ave. Call (813) 935-8552.

Cellmate Confessions: ZaZu Productions presents this original play inspired by mug shots on local websites and in newspapers. Ten actors will portray characters at the time of their arrests. 8 p.m. today, Saturday and Thursday in Shimberg Playhouse at David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N MacInnes Place. Tickets start at $25. Also at 4 p.m. Sunday. Call (813) 229-7827.

GaYbor Days movie night: View the film The Times of Harvey Milk, 8 p.m. at Centro Ybor 20, 1600 E Eighth Ave. $10. Come early and join a group for a premovie dinner at Blue Dog Bistro. Call (813) 242-0664.

Fourth at MOSI: To celebrate Independence Day, get a buy-one-get-one-free admission, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Monday at Museum of Science and Industry, 4801 E Fowler Ave. Free ticket must be of equal or lesser value. Excludes special exhibitions, films and events. Call (813) 987-6000.

Fourth of July at Busch Gardens: The park has added extra hours and fireworks for more holiday fun, from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Monday at Busch Gardens, 3605 Bougainvillea Ave. $79.99, $71.99 for ages 3-9. Tampa. Call toll-free, 1-888-800-5447.

Art on 19th Street: Artists open their studios, discuss their work, provide art demonstrations and live music on the first Saturday of the month, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Singing Stone, 1903 N 19th St. Free. Call (813) 247-2787.

Motherhood the Musical: A comedy about the blessings and perils of being a mom. 2 p.m. in Jaeb Theater at the David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N MacInnes Place. $42. Also at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday. Runs through July 10. Call (813) 229-7827.

Classic movie: As part of its summer classics series, the Tampa Theatre presents Some Like it Hot at 3 p.m. today at 711 N Franklin St. Tickets are $9; $7 for theater members. Call (813) 274-8982.

Local jams: D'Visitors, one of the bay area's leading soul/funk/reggae/jazz bands performs, 9:30 p.m. at the Hub, 719 N Franklin St. Free. Call (813) 229-1553.

Fourth of July at the History Center: Free admission at in honor of Independence Day from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at 801 Old Water St. Stick around in the museum's atrium for an air-conditioned view of the Channelside fireworks. Call (813) 228-0097.

Holiday family funfest: The AmVic holiday family festival with games, food, fireworks, crafts and family fun, from 6 to 9 p.m. at SS American Victory, 705 Channelside Drive. $12, $7 for children. Visit americanvictory.org.

Motley Crue: The raucous 1980s rockers made up one of the decade's most influential hair metal bands. They'll jam with fellow '80s rockers Poison and punk rock group the New York Dolls, 7 p.m. at St. Pete Times Forum, 401 Channelside Drive. $25 to $95. Call (813) 301-2500.

Rock the park: A monthly music series featuring local acts on the first Thursday of every month. This month's performers are the Beauvilles, Infinite Groove Orchestra and Imagiin360, 6:30 p.m. at Curtis Hixon Park, 600 N Ashley Drive. Free.

Things to do

Showcase | Channelside Fourth of July

A full day of celebration including live music, dragon boat races, a water ski show and fireworks over the water, from 2 to 9 p.m. Monday at 615 Channelside Drive. Entertainment begins at 2 p.m. Fireworks at 9. Free. Call (813) 223-4250.